gypt's Justice Minister Mohammed el-Guindi
has said ousted President Hosni Mubarak gathered his wealth from gas
exports to Israel through a company owned by his friend, and arms deals.
He said Mubarak could face the death penalty if he is convicted of
ordering the shooting of protesters during the uprisings that forced
him out of power.
"Certainly, if convicted for the crime of killing protesters, it could
result in the death sentence," the Daily Mail quoted el-Guindi, as
saying.
Mubarak would be investigated at the Sharm el-Sheikh Hospital in the
next few days, the minister said, adding that the only person capable
of pardoning Mubarak would be the new president.
"If I were the president, I will not pardon him for killing 800 martyrs," el-Guindi said.
He also stressed that the ousted leader's two sons and wife are also facing allegations of corruption.
Former First Lady Suzanne Mubarak would reportedly be questioned for
the first time in a few days over her illicit amassing of wealth. ANI
